

Guide to Florida State Requirements
Ensuring the safety of swimmers is of utmost importance when it comes to pools and spas. Following legal rules and regulations is not only crucial for the well-being of individuals but also for compliance with the law.
In the state of Florida, pool safety guidelines are outlined in the Florida Building Code Section 454. This article aims to provide an overview of the pool rules and regulations in Florida, catering to a wide range of audiences, including private pool owners, pool managers at hotels, Airbnbs, educational facilities, and municipal pools.
The Following Pool Signs are Required in Mississippi:
- WARNING - NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY
- CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
- NO DIVING
- Pool hours: a.m. to p.m.
- SHOWER BEFORE ENTERING THE POOL
- DO NOT SWIM ALONE
- KEEP DOOR(S) CLOSED
- DO NOT USE POOL IF YOU ARE ILL WITH DIARRHEA
- DO NOT SWALLOW THE POOL WATER.
- NO GLASS CONTAINERS ALLOWED IN POOL AREA.
- DO NOT PLACE FURNITURE IN POOL
- POOL MAXIMUM DEPTH: _ FEET
- WARNING: DROP OFF AT SUN SHELF EDGE IS _ FEET DEEP
- No animals in the fenced pool area (or 50 feet (15 240 mm) from unfenced pool)
- No food or beverages in the pool or on pool wet deck
- Warning Signs for Non-Swimmers

